Bongas/Bajubang/Balongan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bongas/bajubang/balongan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 59.798 S,106 55.786 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.996633
  • Longitude: 106.929767
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers West Cardinal Q(9)15s5M
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000001333 12.1.07 WK MT BONGAS, WK BAJUBANG, WK MT BALONGAN. CARD LT BUOY FL(9), 15 SEC, IN 0559.775S, 10655.782E [UND]. (DIRECTOR OF NAVIGATION, INDONESIAN, TELEGRAM NO 241/0006 DTD 15.12.06). NO PREVIOUS INFORMATION OF SINKINGS/DUMPINGS AT THIS LOCATION. ASSUMED 3 WKS DUMPED. INS AS DW WITH W CARD LT BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 721/07. SEP 2007/000006948 12.2.07 INS WK IN 0559.775S, 10655.782E [UND]. (INDO NM 1/3/07). NCA. 15.2.07 SEP 2007/000006947 15.2.07 N CARD LT BUOY FL(9), 15 SEC, 5M HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN 0559.775S, 10655'.782E [UND]. (INDONESIAN NM 1/2/07). THIS BUOY IDENT INDICATES THAT IS A WEST CARDINAL BUOY & RE-EXAMINATION OF TELEGRAM NO 241/0006 ALSO SUGGESTS FROM THE BUOY COLOUR THAT A WEST CARDINAL BUOY IS INTENDED. NCA. 7.4.09 SEP 2009/000025534 7.4.09 N CARD BUOY WITH W CARD LIGHT IDENT SHOWN ON INDO 86 [07' EDN]. NCA. 8.11.12 8.11.12 SHOWN IN 0559.802S, 10655.777E [WGD] WITH W CARD LIGHT BUOY ON ID400086 [EDN 5.0].
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2020

General Comments

UK NM 2102/20

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FAQ

Where is the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN wreck located?

The BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN wreck is located at coordinates 5 59.798 S,106 55.786 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN?

The seabed around the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN discovered?

The wreck of the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN was discovered in 2007.

What type of wreck is the BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN?

The BONGAS/BAJUBANG/BALONGAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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